New Robotic Lunar Lander Prototype Relates to NES Teaching Materials

A new generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers will aid in the exploration of airless bodies such as the moon and asteroids. The design is based on cutting-edge technology, which allows precision landing in high-risk but high-priority areas. This technology enables NASA to achieve scientific and exploration goals in previously unexplored locations.

These new landers are a great tie-in to two NES Virtual Campus teaching modules:

•Math and Science @ Work: Lunar Surface Instrumentation module.

•Lunar Nautics: Designing a Mission to Live and Work on the Moon.

Connections like this will help your students see that the things they learn in school have a real-world connection to what is happening at NASA right now!

Read more about this exciting new prototype in the NASA Explorer Schools NEON forums Math and Science @ Work: Lunar Surface Instrumentation module and Lunar Nautics: Designing a Mission to Live and Work on the Moon.